As a result, Madam Wang and the Third Miss, who had been locked away for a day and a night, seemed quite unusual.
"Please inform the concubine inside," said Master Puning decisively, "Since the three adjacent courtyards have already expelled evil spirits and posted talismans, this one cannot be left out. Otherwise, if evil spirits residing within were to harm the unborn son and the Third Miss, it would be utterly unacceptable." The words were so convincing that the maidservant of the Third Miss had no choice but to believe and went inside to persuade them.
After a short while, the angry voice of Madam Wang was heard cursing loudly: "All this talk of ghosts and demons! Even without the master here, you can't humiliate us like this. I declare today, if my unborn child is harmed even a bit, I will make sure you suffer too." She stood with hands akimbo, her face swollen, her hair disheveled, and spittle flying as she spoke.
